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1 month ago | 
forconstructionpros.com | George Hedley
It would be great to complete every construction project exactly as you planned. With so many activities and things that can go wrong and out of your control, this would be nearly impossible. Building a perfect project would deliver the following performance:On-budget completion including crew field production. On-schedule completion with timely close-out. All contract requirements, targets, and goals met. Safe with no accidents. Quality workmanship without callbacks or punch list items.
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1 month ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | Sarah Lograsso |Justin Stengel |George Hedley |Dick Dentinger
How Masonry Technology Has Evolved Words: Cody SchultePhotos: Malta Dynamics, EZG, Construction RoboticsHow masonry technology has evolved is maybe one of the most loaded questions you can ask. As we all know, masonry dates back before the pyramids. Speaking about the evolution of technology since then would be unfair, so I am going to stress the development from the 1970s.
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2 months ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | George Hedley |Dick Dentinger |Damian Lang |Steven Fechino
MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 15 Recap: Steve Wheeler, Sales and Business Development at EZG Words: Justin StengelSteve Wheeler joins the MASONRY STRONG set to talk about how he was introduced to this industry, the art of selling, and his love of golf. A Career Built on PassionSteve Wheeler’s journey with EZG Manufacturing began over a decade ago. Reflecting on his early days. In Steve's words, but colloquially expressed, working at EZG meant wearing many hats.
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2 months ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | George Hedley |Dick Dentinger |Damian Lang |Cass Stern
Fechino Files: Masonry Apprentice Scholarship Program Recipients Words: Steven FechinoI hope everyone is warm when they read this now that winter is finally beginning to give us a reprieve. As a way to complete the Masonry Apprentice Scholarship Program I wanted to introduce the list of recipients who were awarded in October of 2024. This year, we were able to pull from several new schools and provide the Masonry Tool Bag to students that had not been aware of our program.
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2 months ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | George Hedley |Damian Lang |Steven Fechino |Cass Stern
Business Building: How Subcontractors Can Wow Their Customers!
Being a contractor is hard as there are lots of moving parts out of your control. On every job there are over 5,762 chances to make a mistake, miss a schedule, or tick off customers.
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2 months ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | George Hedley |Dick Dentinger |Steven Fechino |Cass Stern
Contractor Tip of the Month: Less is More - How Silence Can Help You Close More Sales Words: Damian LangSales is an art as much as it is a science. It is not just about knowing your products inside and out but also understanding the customer’s mindset. Striking the right balance between listening, speaking, and knowing when to stay silent can make or break a deal. No products can be delivered or work started until you make a sale.
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2 months ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | George Hedley |Dick Dentinger |Damian Lang |Steven Fechino
Marvelous Masonry: The Tarragona Cathedral Words: Cass SternPhotos: DDurrich, saiko3p, Alexey_Fedoren, benkrut, Scenicgraphy, guy-ozenne, Vladislav Zolotov, Diego Coppola, elisabono, Robert Ray, WirestockThe Tarragona Cathedral, located in the historic city of Tarragona, Spain, is a significant example of medieval architecture and masonry.
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2 months ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | George Hedley |Dick Dentinger |Damian Lang |Steven Fechino
GEN NXT: Skills Competition Winners Words: Justin StengelThis month, the MCAA got the opportunity to sit down with the 2025 Skills Competition 1st place winners. First Year mason Michael McKee, Second Year mason Mason Ridenhour, and Third Year mason Alec Huntley did what it took to be the best at World Of Concrete this year. Placing first over numerous other skillful competitors is no easy task and shouldn't go unrecognized.
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2 months ago | 
masonrymagazine.com | Justin Stengel |Cass Stern |George Hedley |Dick Dentinger
MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 13 Recap: Mason Hill, Vice President at Hill Masonry, Inc
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Mason Hill joins the set to dive into his journey in the masonry industry. Where he started, how his passion grew, and where he sees the industry going.
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2 months ago | 
forconstructionpros.com | George Hedley
Most construction business owners strive for their companies to do better, grow, be organized, and make more money. The top contractors tend to have the same strategies, systems, and characteristics which take them to the highest level of performance and results. So, what will it take to move your company to the top level?
